Find out how popular the last name Zubiate is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Zubiate.

Zubiate, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Zubiate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zubiate in America

Zubiate is the 23920th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zubiate surname appeared 1,055 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Zubiate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zubiate to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Zubiate

The surname Zubiate finds its origins in the Basque Country, an area straddling the border between modern-day Spain and France. It began appearing in written records during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Gipuzkoa and Biscay. The etymology of Zubiate comes from the Basque components "zubi" meaning "bridge" and "ate" meaning "gate" or "passage," suggesting that the name was used to describe people living near a bridge or a gate.

The earliest known references to the surname Zubiate appear in local Basque charters from the 13th and 14th centuries. These documents often listed landowners, witnesses, or participants in various local transactions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in a 1325 document listing a certain Juan de Zubiate as a witness in a land agreement in Gipuzkoa.

Over the centuries, the surname has remained prominent within the Basque regions. In the 16th century, a notable family branch with the surname Zubiate settled near Bilbao. Historical records from 1570 mention Martin Zubiate as a municipal clerk in the area, indicating the family's involvement in local governance.

During the 17th century, the Zubiate name appeared in various legal documents, church records, and notarial deeds across the Basque Country. In 1654, Maria de Zubiate from Biscay was noted in ecclesiastical records for her charitable donations to the local church, embodying the family's social influence and pious reputation.

Into the 18th and 19th centuries, the surname Zubiate spread beyond the Basque Country, especially as migration patterns shifted. Andres de Zubiate, born in 1712, became a renowned merchant who established a successful trade route between Bilbao and Madrid. His business acumen attracted attention, and he was mentioned in numerous trade documents of the era.

The surname continues to have historical significance. In the early 20th century, Carlos Zubiate, born in 1888, made a name for himself as a prominent figure in Basque cultural movements, advocating for the preservation of Basque language and traditions throughout Spain and France. His contributions are often noted in historical accounts of Basque nationalism.

Throughout history, the Zubiate surname has been associated with various professions, from governance and trade to cultural preservation. It reflects a legacy enriched by geographical significance and the cultural heritage of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zubiate

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Zubiate.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Zubiate was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Zubiate has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Zubiate was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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